Published: February 24, 2025
As he followed the sound, Tan Yun saw Luo Fan and Song Hong approaching from the back of the crowd.
"Hello, Senior Brother Luo."
"Hello, Senior Brother Song..."
The other disciples moved aside, bowing their fists in greeting to the two of them. Luo Fan and Song Hong not only held prominent positions on the Dan Dao Battle Rankings, but they were also respected figures among the disciples.
As they approached, a sense of reverence filled the air. The disciples were eager to show their respect, and the atmosphere shifted as they spoke to each other.
"Did you hear about what happened with Sun Abe?" Luo Fan asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.
"Yes, I heard he was humiliated in front of everyone," Song Hong replied, his expression turning serious. "It seems that he underestimated his opponents."
Tan Yun listened closely, curious about the unfolding events. Sun Abe was known for his arrogance, and it was refreshing to see him brought down a notch.
"The way he carried himself was ridiculous," Luo Fan continued, shaking his head. "It's about time someone taught him a lesson."
As the conversation went on, the disciples exchanged knowing glances, clearly entertained by the news. It seemed that Sun Abe's downfall was a source of amusement for many.
"Let’s head to the training ground and see what happens next," Tan Yun suggested, eager to witness the aftermath of the incident.
"Good idea," Luo Fan agreed, and the group started making their way toward the training ground, their excitement palpable.
They soon arrived at the training ground, where a crowd had gathered, buzzing with anticipation.
Tan Yun felt a surge of excitement as he joined the throng, eager to see the consequences of Sun Abe's humiliation unfold before them.
Luo Fan and Song Hong not only ranked first and second on the Dan Dao Battle Rankings but were also among the top three on the Dan Dao Talent Rankings alongside Sun Abe.
The admiration of the disciples for these two exceeded their reverence for Tan Yun, despite Tan Yun having reached the 108th layer of the Supreme Mustard Seed Time-Space Pagoda.
There were two reasons for this.
First, the disciples did not believe that Tan Yun, having advanced to the eighth layer of the fetal soul realm, could compete with Luo Fan and Song Hong.
Second, and more importantly, the Danmai took pride in alchemical arts as their foundation.
In the eyes of the crowd, no matter how extraordinary Tan Yun's strength was, he was still not a Dan practitioner, let alone an alchemist.
On the other hand, Luo Fan and Song Hong were both esteemed low-level grand alchemists!
"Greetings, Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters." Luo Fan and Song Hong sincerely returned the gesture to everyone.
Tan Yun could discern two points from the way the two looked at the crowd and their demeanor.
First, they were likely heroes who appreciated each other, with a deep friendship.
Second, it seemed that they had a good reputation among the crowd, unlike Sun Abe, who was quite arrogant.
In fact, this was true.
The two's masters, Elder Two Du Chen and Elder Six Shen Wende, although not particularly close, shared a significant bond.
Tan Yun looked at the two who approached him and greeted them with a smile, "Hello, Senior Brothers."
"Junior Brother Tan, we have a small request and hope you will agree!" Song Hong said with a smile.
Tan Yun replied frankly, "Senior Brother Song is a direct disciple of Elder Six, and Elder Six has healed my injuries twice, so I owe him a favor. Please, Senior Brother, just say what you need."
"Great, Junior Brother Tan is indeed straightforward." Song Hong clasped his fists and continued, "To be honest, after you entered the 108th layer for three months, Luo Brother and I were hoping to spar with you once you emerged."
"Of course, don't misunderstand us; we have no intention of provoking you. We are simply looking forward to seeing your strength after your advancement to the eighth layer!"
After Song Hong finished, Luo Fan immediately chimed in, "Tan Yun, what Song Hong said is what I wanted to say."